Corruption

India’s status as a shining jewel of democracy in the poor man’s world, and the sheer size of its electorate which alone entitles it to the designation of the world’s largest democracy, have earned the country an easy ride among skeptics in the past, despite misgivings about its blemishes. But critical voices have raised their heads in recent times which in turn gave an open challenge to the democratic governance in the country. Especially after the advent of new technologies the insignificant issues are much able to challenge the continual process of governance.
Among these issues poverty
,unemployment, corruption ,different kinds of bandhs, dharanas, terrorism, web activism ,degradation of the environment can be cited as the major challenges that are enough to shatter the very structure of democratic governance in India.
Corruption – a social malady- hold its strong grip over the every human activities ranging from cradle to grave. A recent survey gave the fourth position to India in the list of most corrupted nations- shows the attachment of Indian people towards corruption. However corruption does not simply mean accepting bribes, rather it also includes the dishonesty or wickedness. Also, avoidance of one’s own duty is a sign of corruptedness. In fact the endless desires, sometimes forced a man to become corrupt.
In broad terms, corruption is the abuse of the public office for private gain. It encompasses unilateral abuses by government officials such as embezzlement and nepotism , as well as abuses linking public and private actors such as bribery, extortion, influence peddling and fraud.
Corruption arises in both political and bureaucratic offices and can be petty or grand, organized or unorganized.
Though corruption often facilitates criminal activities such as drug trafficking, money laundering and prostitution, it is not restricted to those